Hiroki Kuroda

Japanese baseball pitcher, MLB All-Star

Hiroki Kuroda - Japanese baseball pitcher, MLB All-Star
Born

February 10th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Professional baseball pitcher, debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008. Played for the Dodgers until 2011, then joined the New York Yankees from 2012 to 2014. Achieved All-Star status in 2011 and was recognized for strong performances throughout his career. Prior to MLB, played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, establishing a successful career in Japan before transitioning to the MLB.

MLB All-Star in 2011

Played for Los Angeles Dodgers

Played for New York Yankees

Nippon Professional Baseball success

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